Joshua Waring, son of Lauri Peterson, dies at age 35.
that much real housewives from orange county The star confirmed her son's death in a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram. She posted a series of photos of Waring throughout his life.
“I am writing with my heart broken to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth on Easter Sunday,” she wrote on April 5. “No one can prepare for such a profound loss. Every fiber of my body aches. “Josh has fought every day for most of her adult life, but last Sunday the challenge was too great for her.”
The 63-year-old touched on Waring's struggles with substance abuse and thanked those who tried to help him.
Peterson wrote: “Thank you to everyone who has tried to help Josh along the way. I am a witness to many angels on Earth. “Not everyone understands those suffering from substance abuse disorders, but we are forever grateful for your understanding and the impact you had on his life.”
“Josh I love you so much and I will miss you terribly. Heaven has gained the most wonderful angel and you are finally free. “I love you always and forever, Mom.”
Executive Producer Andy Cohen real housewives The franchise expressed its condolences.
“I’m so sorry Lori. This is heartbreaking. You worked so hard to save him, and by sharing Josh's story you will educate people around the world about the tragedy of addiction for those who have been touched by it. May Josh’s memory always be a blessing to you. “Sending all my love to the family,” he wrote in a comment.
Gretchen Rossi and Peterson's ex Jo De La Rosa real housewives Co-stars also left comments on their Instagram posts.
Peterson had Joshua with former partner Philip Waring.
Joshua Waring is survived by his parents, wife Hannah, daughter Kennedy, and two sisters Ashley and Sophie.
In 2022, Waring pleaded guilty to drug charges for possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine. He also spent four years in federal prison for the attempted murder of Daniel Lopez. Waring shot Lopez outside a sober living facility in 2016. People Magazine.